Touting progress, Obama says Islamic State is losing ground
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama portrayed the U.S.-led coalition Monday as gaining ground against the Islamic State amid an expanded U.S. effort and ample signs of progress, but conceded more difficulties ahead in fighting what he described as a nimble and opportunistic enemy. "We're starting to see some progress," the president said during a rare visit to the Pentagon, ticking off a li...